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The mana value of the spell remains unchanged, no matter what the total cost to cast it was and regardless of whether an alternative cost was paid

Some transformations take place as a state-based action and can't be responded to, as we see with daybound/nightbound werewolves

Nykthos has plenty of new options here

Its been a fabulous experience getting to explore each of these miniature realms, dive deep into their artwork, and weave their story into the greater Core Set narrative

Here, your opponent can be tapped out on lands and still counter your game-winning play

On top of that, the little Spybug gets +1/+1 every time you surveil, steadily growing over the course of a game and dealing more and more damage as you cast spells